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Did a new country singer express the struggle of being queer in a conservative area and the solace of chosen family all in one music video? It certainly seems like it. Now playing on CMT, Brandon Stansell’s “Hometown” Music Video navigates coming out, feeling rejected by your family, finding your own queer and ally community, and holding space for all parts of yourself — in just under five minutes.

We’ve taken our time to write up this article about Brandon Stansell’s incredible new music video because it has certainly hit home. Striking hearts around the world, the music video for “Hometown” is certainly touching. The single and music video follows the release of “For You” single and music video – which starred Eureka O’Hara.

Brandon Stansell wants country music to be more inclusive and representative of queers, and in his newest single "Hometown," the singer-songwriter does just that. PRIDE caught up with Brandon in preparation for the exclusive premiere of the video for the song, and he shares his own story growing up in a small Tennessee suburb, and how all the love he experienced as a child was taken away the moment he came out as gay.

Gay country singer Brandon Stansell just released his latest music video for "Hometown," which had a broadcast premiere on CMT. As one of the few out country singers, he's making his mark on the industry in this bittersweet video.

The video is inspired by Stansell's own coming out experience. It depicts an unfortunate conversation with his mother that leads to him out on the street. But with a group of friends supporting him, he discovers the queer rite of passage that is the chosen family.

You have to laugh to keep from crying learning about the hard conversations rising artist Brandon Stansell endured during his time as a closeted gay man.

It’s a pain that many who keep that massive secret to themselves know well. From the age of six when he first knew he was gay to the time of his coming out at age 22, Stansell often listened to loved ones who didn’t accept members of the LGBTQ community trash talk everything about their private lives.

For years the art community has supported those facing the challenges of HIV. Chattanooga CARES Foundation will continue this tradition on Saturday, Sept. 22, by bringing together some of the area’s performing and visual artists all in support of Cempa Community Care.

Arts for CARES: Paradiso e Inferno will be held at The Turnbull Building on 1400 Fort St. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The revived powerhouses are being lauded at the Los Angeles Equality Awards along with Jewel's Catch One nightclub founder Jewel Thais-Williams. Taking place at the Marriott Hotel downtown, the gala will be hosted by comedian Dana Goldberg with performances by Brandon Stansell, DJ MASHA and Vanderpump Rules' Billie Lee.

You’ve never heard country music like this before. While the genre has faced some skepticism in the past, Brandon Stansell is delivering on a whole new level. As one of the few openly gay country artists, Stansell is working hard and using his music to change the stigma around the LGBTQ community. He is no stranger to the difficult and cut-throat music business, but is optimistic and proud of the growing trend of acceptance.

It's our anniversary: for the past year,Billboard Pride has caught you up on the latest and greatest bops by queer musicians and fierce allies though our playlist Queer Necessities. Each month's selections are curated by NYC-based DJ and tastemaker Jon ALi, who is the founder of pop music entertainment destination Jon ALi's Blog.

Don't forget to follow Queer Necessities on Spotify to keep up-to-date on the best musical offerings from the LGBTQ community. Check out August’s selections below.